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British e-bike brand Volt has announced a new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which has a 620+ strong portfolio of high-end, boutique hotels.
With demand for sustainable staycations on the rise, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has named Volt e-bikes as a preferred partner, offering its portfolio the opportunity to provide guests with a fun, unique, and eco-friendly experience.
The partnership means that SLH member hotels can now benefit from preferential terms on Volt’s award-winning e-bikes, empowering guests with the freedom to explore their local surroundings sustainably.
Hospitality partnerships enrich guest experiences.
For innovative, forward-thinking hotels, providing their guests with e-bikes is a natural step. Guests can explore their hotel’s surroundings easily, and the battery power makes cycling more accessible to people of varying ages and abilities.
With domestic travel booming, hotels are actively looking for smart ways to enhance the guest experience while aligning with greener values. E-bikes tick both boxes and give brands like Volt an opportunity to get new riders in the saddle while opening up new revenue streams.
- Eight out of ten Brits are opting for staycations this year
- Over two-thirds said that they would be happy to go on holiday in the UK, rather than travelling abroad.
With SLH committed to staying at the forefront of consumer demand for sustainable holidays, and Volt dedicated to getting riders in the saddle, this merging of pedal-powered fun and unrivalled luxury is designed to enhance the staycation experience for British holidaymakers. SLH’s portfolio includes more than 620 luxury boutique hotels spanning 90 countries, all united by a shared commitment to exceptional service.
Sustainability in travel and tourism: Taking e-bikes mainstream
For the hotel, e-bikes offer a prime opportunity to elevate their guest services and align with sustainable practices.
36% of consumers reported they would pay more for environmentally friendly hotel options in 2025 – up from 31% last year, making the Volt partnership more than just purposeful ethical action, but a smart business move.
With customers increasingly prioritising health and wellbeing during their holidays, hosting accessible and enjoyable physical activities is just one step towards catering to today’s consumer.
Volt and SLH have already begun putting the wheels in motion, with Volt supplying a fleet of its Pulse models to the five-star hotel Grove of Narberth. Situated in the Pembrokeshire countryside, these state-of-the-art e-bikes have given guests a chance to experience firsthand the stunning Welsh countryside up close.
Volt, Managing Director and Co-Founder, James Metcalfe, commented: “We’re constantly exploring new ways to get riders in the saddle, and our partnership with SLH is an exciting step forward in that mission for Volt. I’m sure SLH guests and employees will catch the e-bike bug and join us in creating a cleaner, greener, and healthier Britain.”
Image credit: SLH / Grove of Narberth
